It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Welcome to the New 12th Gate Coffee House
Pass the green beer! Naw! Probably Green Tea…
It is finally hard to celebrate this wonderful Irish holiday without noting the passing in August 2007 of Tommy Makem. I thought I would share four videos that celebrate his music over the years. Join me in being thankful for a great musician and person – Roddy McCorley
This video was first shot in the 70s, It’s not the nicest things to say about one’s spouse. I’m more interested in the hand-mime motions – The Cobbler
This next video is a tribute to Makem – Four Green Fields
Finally, we bring Rory Makem to the stage to sing My Old Man
Don’t watch! Great sound, but bad camera work, Interesting to hear the lyrics in light of our present economic situation.
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You might want to read this interesting remembrance by Kevin Cullen from the Boston Globe.
Wonderful! I especially liked the Cobbler and all the hand actions – that was great.